Murphy suspended without pay
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UPDATED: The N.M. Supreme Court has suspended Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy, who was indicted last week on bribery charges. Continue Reading
Martinez calls Murphy indictment ‘deeply troubling’
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Gov. Susana Martinez issued a statement today calling the indictment of Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy “deeply troubling.” Continue Reading
Report details allegations against Murphy
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Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy allegedly said he gave $4,000 to get appointed to the bench by then-Gov. Bill Richardson in 2006, and told several people that other judicial applicants had to give money as well, according to witness statements. Continue Reading
Murphy charged with bribery, other felonies
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A grand jury indicted Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy on four felony counts including bribery Friday evening, but the facts upon which the charges are based remain secret for now. Continue Reading
Murphy grand jury now scheduled to meet Friday
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UPDATED: An early morning hearing in the bribery case against Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy ended up lasting all day, and a grand jury that was scheduled to meet today has been delayed until Friday. Heath Haussamen will tweet live from district court as the situation develops Friday. Continue Reading
Murphy grand jury meets today; NMPolitics.net to tweet from district court
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A grand jury is scheduled to meet today at 9 a.m. to consider indicting Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy on charges including bribery. Heath Haussamen will be at the district courthouse in Las Cruces tweeting live updates. Continue Reading
Grand jury meets May 12 in Murphy case
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A grand jury is scheduled to meet May 12 to consider indicting Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy on charges including bribery, the special prosecutor assigned to the case confirmed today. Continue Reading
Silver City judge holds hearing in Murphy case
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A judge based in Silver City has apparently been assigned by the N.M. Supreme Court to handle some matters related to the investigation of bribery allegations against Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy. Continue Reading
Supreme Court rejects request to suspend Murphy
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The N.M. Supreme Court on Monday rejected a request to suspend Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy, who is facing possible indictment on bribery charges. Continue Reading
Supreme Court asked to suspend Murphy
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UPDATED: The N.M. Supreme Court has been asked to immediately and temporarily suspend Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy, who is facing possible indictment on bribery charges. Continue Reading
Murphy has ‘committed no crime,’ lawyer says
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The attorney representing Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy says any suggestion that the judge committed a crime is “absurd.” Continue Reading
Grand jury delayed in Murphy case
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A grand jury that was scheduled to consider indicting Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy on Tuesday on charges including bribery has been delayed. Continue Reading
Murphy won’t hear criminal cases for now
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Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy won’t hear any criminal cases until an investigation into bribery allegations is resolved, the court’s chief judge said today. Continue Reading
Judge may be indicted on bribery charges
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Third Judicial District Judge Mike Murphy has been notified that a grand jury meeting next week may charge him with paying a bribe in exchange for then-Gov. Bill Richardson appointing him to the bench in 2006. Continue Reading
Richardson’s ego led to a dual legacy
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Bill Richardson has convinced New Mexico to embrace some visionary projects. That’s his good side. But his reckless ambition has also led to scandal that plagued his tenure. The irony is that even that negative half of his legacy has led to positive change. Continue Reading